The Claim
In obese mice, activation of invariant natural killer T (iNKT) cells by dietary lipid excess is associated with increased production of proinflammatory cytokines TNF-α and IFN-γ in liver and white adipose tissue, which correlates with the development of insulin resistance and hepatic steatosis.
What the research says
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In obese mice, excess dietary fat activates iNKT cells, leading to higher levels of TNF-α and IFN-γ cytokines in the liver and fat tissue, and this is linked to the development of insulin resistance and fatty liver.
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In obese mice, activation of invariant natural killer T (iNKT) cells by dietary lipid excess is associated with increased production of proinflammatory cytokines such as TNF-α and IFN-γ in liver and white adipose tissue, which correlates with the development of insulin resistance and hepatic steatosis.
When too much fat builds up in the body, immune cells called iNKT cells detect it through special signals on other cells. These activated iNKT cells release inflammatory chemicals that attract more immune cells to the liver and fat tissue. The resulting inflammation blocks the body's ability to respond to insulin and causes fat to accumulate in the liver.
What the research says
1 studyIn obese mice, too much fat in the diet wakes up special immune cells called iNKT cells, which then cause inflammation in the liver and fat tissue — this inflammation makes the mice more likely to develop diabetes and fatty liver. When scientists removed these cells, the mice got healthier.
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